What happened on Wednesday April 06, 1960?

Here's what happened on April 06, 1960:

• Anti-Apartheid Protest Suppressed in Cape Town On April 6, 1960, South African Police in Cape Town forcibly stopped thousands of black protesters marching from Nyanga, preventing their demonstration against the oppressive apartheid system. This event highlights the brutal suppression of civil rights and peaceful protest during the apartheid era.
• Madagascar Independence Treaty with France On April 6, 1960, a pivotal treaty was signed between France and Malagasy nationalists, laying the groundwork for Madagascar's independence. This diplomatic agreement marked a significant milestone in the decolonization process of Africa, with full independence formally established in June of the same year.
• Coronation of Sikiru Kayode Adetona as Awujale of Ijebuland On April 6, 1960, Sikiru Kayode Adetona was crowned as Ogbagba Adetona II, becoming the Awujale (traditional monarch) of Ijebuland in Nigeria. His remarkable reign is notable for being the longest among Nigerian traditional monarchs, continuing well into 2012 and beyond, symbolizing remarkable leadership and cultural continuity.

Events in 1960

April 06, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 06, 1960

Newspapers from Apr. 06, 1960

April 06, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 97th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 06, 1960 can also be written as 4/6/1960 in the US and as 6/4/1960 in UK and Europe.

April 06, 1960 in April 1960 calendar

Famous people born on April 06, 1960:

• John Pizzarelli

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• Warren Haynes

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Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on April 6th

Famous people died on April 06, 1960:

• Friedrich Kirchner
• Orio Vergani

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on April 6th

April 06, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 06, 1960 was The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

1. Percy Faith - The Theme From A Summer Place
2. Paul Anka - Puppy Love
3. Bobby Rydell - Wild One
4. Jim Reeves - He'll Have To Go
5. Brenda Lee - Sweet Nothin's

April 06, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 06, 1960 was My Old Man's A Dustman by Lonnie Donegan, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

1. Lonnie Donegan - My Old Man's A Dustman
2. Anthony Newley - Do You Mind?
3. Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Fall In Love With You
4. Johnny Preston - Running Bear
5. Percy Faith - Theme From 'A Summer Place'

April 06, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 06, 1960 was Baby (You've Got What It Takes) by Dinah Washington & Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

1. Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
2. Barrett Strong - Money (That's what I want)
3. Marv Johnson - I Love The Way You Love
4. The Drifters - This Magic Moment
5. Buster Brown - Fannie Mae

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 6th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 06, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 06, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 06, 1960 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 06, 1960 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on April 06, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 01:12 pm and setting at 03:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 13, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Apr 11, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on April 06, 1960

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Someone born on April 06, 1960 is:

64 years 11 months old,

or 779 months and 22 days old,

or 3390 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23732 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 06, 1960?

There are 10 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 06, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 06, 1960.

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